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Unpopular Publications

Created by Unpopular Publications

Since 2011, Unpopular Publications is the small press publisher of literary journals like the horror journal Tales of Blood and Roses.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Survey Non Response
29 days ago – Sun, May 10, 2026 at 08:29:00 AM

Hello,

It seems that the Survey didn't properly send. I'm going to attempt this again. If you do not see it drop soon, please reach out to me to provide your address for any physical copies purchased and I'll be sending download links over to all who purchased digital copies. It's likely that all back issues purchased will be sent out along with issue four upon its completion. Thank you all for backing this project.

Work on four continues. Printing details have been worked out and now I'm focusing on wading through the mass of submissions. Open submissions end Jun 30 so we're getting close. Layout will likely take me through July and into August.

My apologies for the survey problem. I hope that it's resolved today - but if not, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Thanks!

Jeff
[email protected]


Surveys and Alternatives to the Survey
about 1 month ago – Mon, May 04, 2026 at 12:59:54 PM

Hi there Groovy Ghoulies,

Surveys went out last week or so, but if you don't see yours, you are welcome to reach out to me directly with your mailing address. The physical zine will ship mid-August, but the PDF should go out August 11. 

Also, if anyone needs links for any other PDFs they already purchased, let me know. 

Sinisterly yours!

Jeffrey L. Shipley

Surveys
about 2 months ago – Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 02:24:18 PM

Hi all,

Surveys will finally be sent out. Please respond with those addresses for physical copies. Anyone and everyone - if there are any issues at all, please reach out to me and I'll get things straight. Download those PDFs. You should have access to alternative download links in case the links fail. Contact me directly if you need them and don't see them.

You can reach me at [email protected]

All my best!

Jeff

Joint Collab with DGL Solutions
about 2 months ago – Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 10:34:52 AM

Hi all,

Things are continuing on behind the scenes of ToBaR. I'm so excited and can't wait until the layout is set. 

I have a special note for those backers who backed both us and DGL Solution's I Forgot to Live 
(https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dgl-solutions-llc/i-forgot-to-live-a-journey-through-memory-and-meaning?ref=bk-social-project&utm_source=backerkit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bk-social-project)

You should have access to your ToBaR digital reward. If you have any issues, please reach out to me at [email protected]

Thanks everyone!

Jeff

Things are Still Coming Together
2 months ago – Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 09:31:17 AM

Hey All,

Things are definitely proceeding well. The printing details have been worked out, and we're on track for our August 11th release date. 

Submissions will be open through June 30, but we already have a ton of great stuff decided. It's going to be one wild issue! I think there'll be plenty of surprises. 

If I go radio silent for a bit, that's because I'm working my way through a bunch of submissions. 

Besides September release parties in Annapolis, MD, & Baltimore, MD, we'll have a release party in Charlotte, NC, in October (on the 24th)! I'll have some video to share with you all for those who can't make it. Please reach out if you plan to attend one of the events. I'll keep everyone updated.

Your surveys should be sent soon. We'll be needing mailing addresses for physical copies. I'll be sure to get everyone's information as we get closer to the release date. You can always reach me at my email address, available on www.talesofbloodandroses.com (I'm not allowed to post it here). Be sure to download any digital copies you ordered. If there's ever an issue there, reach out so I can make sure you're covered. 

I really want to thank you all again. This has been amazing.

Sinisterly yours,

Jeff